Konica Minolta’s CR-10 Plus (successor to the CR-10) is a portable, light-weight and compact color difference reader for quick and precise color control. It is easily operable and ergonomic for repeated use over long periods of time.

Color Reader CR-10 Plus

Konica Minolta’s CR-10 Plus (successor to the CR-10) color difference reader is a portable, battery powered, and hand-held instrument for quick, precise color control. The CR-10 Plus tristimulus colorimeter is easily operable, economical and portable like never before. With a built-in utility software application, it allows changing of instrument settings, set tolerances, pass/fail judgment and data analysis directly on the instrument. Also includes USB connectivity to a computer for easy data transferring.

CR-10 Plus has the ability to measure precise color difference expressed in L*a*b* and dE* or L*C*H* and dE* displayed on an easy to view LCD screen. The CR-10 Plus boasts a standard measuring area of 8 mm and 5 mm with an optional accessory allowing it useful in a broad array of applications. All color measurements are taken using conditions of the standard illuminant D65 and 10 degrees observer and Specular Component Included (SCI) while offering a Xenon lamp light source for longer life and more stable readings.

The CR-10 Plus color reader is used to assess color differences between two samples. Its compact design allows it to be used easily in the field, or in the lab. This is a high-quality and economical instrument that is perfect for users in need of multiple devices. The CR-10 Plus does not sacrifice elegance for simplicity. It is easily operable and ergonomic for repeated use over long periods of time.

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Color Reader CR-10 Plus

  • Easy to use and ergonomic, making it great for first-time users
  • Color difference expressed in L*a*b* and dE* or L*C*H* and dE* on the LCD screen
  • Built in storage for up to 1,000 measurement including target data
  • USB connectivity for easy PC connection
  • On board Utility Software application
  • Lightweight, compact size and battery-operated allowing it to be taken almost anywhere

Color Reader CR-10 Plus

ModelColor Reader CR-10 Plus
Illuminating/viewing geometry8°:di (8°illumination angle/diffuse viewing: specular component included
(conforms to DIN 5033 Teil 7, JIS Z 8722 condition d, ISO 7724/1, CIE No. 15, ASTM E 116
DetectorSilicon photocells (6 pcs.)
Display rangeL*: 1 to 100
Light sourcePulsed xenon lamps
Measurement timeApprox. 1 sec
Battery performanceApprox. 2,000 measurement at 10-sec. intervals when using alkaline-manganese batteries
Measurement areaApprox. ø8 mm, approx. ø5 mm (optional accessory
(*Optional ø5 mm mask does not conform to DIN 5033 Teil 7 and CIE N)
RepeatabilityStandard deviation within ΔE*ab 0.1
(when a white calibration plate is measured 30 times at 10-second intervals)
Display languagesEnglish, Simplified Chinese, Japanese
InterfaceUSB2.0
Observer10° Standard Observer
IlluminantD65
Display dataColor difference, average (up to 10 times), Pass/fail judgment
Color different formulaΔ (L*a*b*), Δ (L*C*H*), Δ E*ab (CIE 1976)
Data memoryTarget data, Samples data(up to 1,000 in total)
Pass/fail itemΔ E*ab, Δ (L*a*b*), Δ (L*C*H*)
Operation temperature/ humidity range0 to 40°C, relative humidity 85% or less (at 35°C) with no condensation
Storage temperature/ humidity range-20 to 40°C, relative humidity 85% or less (at 35°C) with no condensation
Power4 AA-size alkaline dry batteries or nickel-metal-hydride rechargeable batteries, USB bus power or special AC Adapter
Size (W x H x D)66 x 158 x 85 mm
Weight420 g (without batteries)

Color Reader CR-10 Plus

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Color Reader CR-10 Plus



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